Looking for a reliable electric pizza oven for 15 to 40 pizzas per service, with more power than the entry-level model? The XL-range 4-pizza electric pizza oven is the gateway to the XL range: 6 kW, 120 kg, refractory stone sole, in a 1000 × 960 mm footprint. It costs €230 more than the Smart 4-pizza, but offers 1.3 kW of extra power and 30 kg less — two advantages felt daily in intensive service.
XL range vs Smart range: what justifies the difference?
The Smart range is designed to be light and compact, ideal for constrained locations or tight budgets. The XL range offers a different power/weight ratio: with 6 kW for 120 kg, heat recovery between two batches is faster than the Smart 4 (4.7 kW for 150 kg). In practice, if you chain batches without interruption over a 2-hour service, the XL range holds its temperature better after each door opening.
For a restaurant making pizza a strong axis of its menu — 20 to 40 pizzas per service — this baking consistency is more valuable than the €230 price gap. The refractory stone stays at the right temperature longer, the dough crisps evenly from one batch to the next, and your teams don't have to compensate for heat loss with guesswork baking times.
For very occasional use or a snack offering pizza as a marginal menu add-on, the Smart 4 can be enough. As soon as pizza represents 25% or more of your turnover, the XL4 is the right starting investment.
For which type of establishment
The XL4 suits three main situations. First, the dual-cuisine restaurant: trattoria, Italian brasserie, Mediterranean restaurant wanting a reliable pizza oven for 15 to 30 pizzas per service, without making it the main production. The 4-pizza-per-batch capacity covers the orders without creating a bottleneck on other dishes.
Second, the fast food or snack integrating pizza into its menu: 4 pizzas per batch at 5-6 minutes baking give a pace of 40 to 48 pizzas an hour continuously — enough for a street-food concept or a well-organised takeaway.
Third, the establishment opening and planning to grow: start with the XL4, master stone-sole baking, then move to the XL6 or XL9 when throughput justifies it. All ovens in the XL range share the same sole technology, easing the transition with no relearning.
The electric argument is also strong in two specific contexts. For premises with no gas connection (shopping centre, basement kitchen, renovated building), electric removes all gas installation constraints: no dedicated ventilation to plan, no annual installation inspection, no complex compliance work. For franchises and multi-site concepts, electric baking consistency eases training: parameters are identical from one establishment to the next, unlike gas where network pressure varies by geographic area.
Technical specifications
| Reference | XL4 |
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| Power | 6 kW |
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| Capacity | 1 level — 4 pizzas Ø 33 cm at once |
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| Sole | Refractory stone |
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| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1,000 × 960 × 420 mm |
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| Weight | 120 kg |
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| Price excl. VAT | €1,620 |
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XL4 vs Smart 4 (SMA4) comparison
| Smart 4 (SMA4) | XL4 |
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| Power | 4.7 kW TRI 400V | 6 kW |
| Weight | 150 kg | 120 kg (30 kg less) |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 980 × 920 × 420 mm | 1,000 × 960 × 420 mm |
| Price excl. VAT | €1,390 | €1,620 (+€230) |
| Heat recovery | Correct | Faster (+1.3 kW) |
| Ideal for | Occasional use, tight budget | Regular service, consistency required |
What restaurateurs ask
- What is the XL4's preheat time?
- Count 20 to 30 minutes to reach a working temperature of 350-400°C. The refractory stone needs a progressive heat-up to avoid thermal shocks. Once at temperature, the hold is stable and the first batches bake in the best conditions from the first door opening.
- Can the XL4 bake Ø 40 cm pizzas?
- The XL4 is optimised for Ø 33 cm pizzas. For larger formats (Ø 35-40 cm), check the chamber's internal dimensions before ordering. The XL6 or XL9, with more generous sole surfaces, are better suited to large formats.
- What is the difference between the XL range and the XL Premium range?
- The XL range (this model) has a refractory stone sole that heats from below. The XL Premium range adds a heated vault that works simultaneously from above, improving cheese browning, topping cooking and temperature hold after many openings. For 15-30 pizzas per service, the XL4 is amply sufficient. For 40+ pizzas in continuous service, the Premium is the choice.
- Is this oven suitable for a gas-free kitchen?
- Yes, that is precisely the key advantage of an electric oven: no gas installation needed. A dedicated electric circuit is enough. For 6 kW of power, have your electrician check your installation can handle the load (a dedicated 32 A breaker is generally recommended). It is a noticeably simpler installation than a gas connection with dedicated ventilation.
Professional delivery in 48h in mainland France. Recipe training included on request. Our advisors help you choose between the Smart, XL and XL Premium ranges based on your target throughput and electrical installation, via the contact form.
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